Overview
- Lawmakers archived the constitutional accusation after the plenary fell short of the 68 votes required to bar Pedro Castillo and Betssy Chávez from office.
- Reported tallies vary by outlet, with records citing figures such as 44 votes in favor, 31 against and 3 abstentions for Castillo, reflecting inconsistent counts.
- The Supreme Court’s Sala Penal Permanente confirmed sentences of 11 years and five months for Castillo, Chávez and former interior minister Willy Huerta.
- Justices classified the December 7, 2022 episode as conspiracy to rebellion rather than a consummated coup, citing the lack of effective execution and control.
- Legal consequences from the court’s sentence already render the convicted ineligible for public office, and experts note the ‘conspiracy’ label reduces penalties and may affect early-release options.